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I have a new batch. They should work with thermolds. Worst case you may need a stronger spring. You can also cut a slot where it should be for the magcatch to grab the mag as I don't think the mag has a slot, just an indention, but I'm not sure. The stronger spring works for that problem, but some folks don't like the strong spring.
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Gun control advocates are escalating their campaign toward senators who voted against the proposal to extend background checks. The campaign includes letter-writing, protests at town hall meetings and television ads. Several senators including Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) have seen their poll numbers plunge since voting against the proposal to extend background checks. The Los Angeles Times reports:
"The outside game is about convincing those who voted no that they've made the wrong choice. And that is happening. There are definitely second thoughts out there," said Jim Kessler, a gun policy expert at the centrist Democratic think tank Third Way. Senators who opposed the agreement, he said, "expected the politics to work for them after the vote and so far it hasn't."
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Web of defeat: Five times is not a charm
James Anderson is nothing if not persistent: He's gone through five Web TV units in five years, and he's getting ready for his sixth. Actually, he wanted to stop at five of the devices (which allow you, via your cable connection, to access the Internet by way of your TV). But as you'll see, he got talked into saying yes to unit #6.
Anderson bought his first, a Philips Magnavox Web TV Plus, at Circuit City in March 2000. Unit #1, he reports, lasted about 10 days "before becoming inoperable." He returned it to the Albemarle Square store, where he was presented with Unit #2.
Unit #2, he claims, lasted "into the following year before becoming inoperable." The warranty had expired, so he had to pay for Unit #3– which, because the Philips Magnavox had been discontinued, was an RCA RM2100.
Unit #3 worked for three years before it died in July 2004. This time Anderson purchased not only Unit #4, but a Cityadvantage Protection Plan as well– which, the brochure promises, "lets you relax, safe in the knowledge your new purchase will remain a fully functional and valued part of your life for years to come."
Alas, Anderson claims, Unit #4 was a fully functional and valued part of his life for "less than a month." An employee at Circuit City told him to send #4 to RCA's warranty-repair facility in Texas, and about a month later, Unit #5 arrived. That one, according to Anderson, conked out in March of this year.
Anderson contacted me when, weary of this procession of less-than-valued parts of his life, he learned that Circuit City's final offer would be $140.27 in store credit, which is the price of Unit #5 plus the Cityadvantage Protecton Plan.
Anderson was not happy: After five units in five years, he said, "I wouldn't buy anything from them except flashlight batteries."
I spoke with Micah Morano in Corporate Communications at Circuit City's Richmond headquarters, who passed Anderson's saga on to an "executive response team." That's what happened the other time I notified the company of an unhappy customer ["Getting a Fix," August 19, 2004], and, like last time, they acted quickly.
An "impressively nice" member of the team called Anderson, expressed regret, and announced that Circuit City will be shipping Unit #6– a more expensive RCA model than the RM2100, which has since been discontinued– at no cost to Anderson.
"I would have preferred a check," he remarks somewhat dolefully. "The experience I have had has been miserable."
Don't call us
I was being facetious when I began a recent column by asking, "Should we call Court TV?" Turns out Court TV– or, more precisely, one of its cousins– is calling us.
Both Jean DePiro and Duke Chute, whose disputes with SpeeDee Oil Change & Tune-up and Lethal Wrecker, respectively, were reported here ["Fluid Exchange," April 7, and "Spilt Grease," March 17], recently got letters from Barry Mullins, a producer of the Judge Alex show in Houston. Whether DePiro and Chute's cases were discovered by reading the column or perusing court calendars is unknown; in any case, Mullins had plenty to offer.
"If you win your case," he declared, "we pay the amount of the judgment directly to you. We also pay an appearance fee, as well as provide you air and ground transportation and hotel accommodations to and from the show while in Houston– win or lose!"
I'd never heard of Judge Alex, so I called the number on the letter. The woman who answered the phone said that the show, which is in production now, will be syndicated and is scheduled to debut "sometime in September."
For now, at least, both DePiro and Chute intend to pursue their cases the old-fashioned way, in Charlottesville city courts. If that changes, I'll let you know.
Do you have a consumer problem or question? Email the Fearless Consumer, write her at 100 Second Street NW, 22902, or call 295-8700 ext. 406.


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Holiday Soups with Heart
By Family Features
(Family Features) Share the warmth of the season by opening your heart and home to family and friends with healthy holiday soups.
Beyond bringing the holiday spirit home with these delicious soup recipes, Princess House, respected for its quality, artfully designed cookware and home entertaining products, including stockpots ranging from 8-Qt. for everyday needs to 45-Qt. for larger gatherings, is lending a helping hand with the Share the Warmth campaign. The company is donating 600 stainless steel stockpots, backed by a lifetime warranty, to organizations that feed the hungry and help those in need, providing lasting, quality cookware that will assist with nourishing thousands of people for years to come.
Some of the donated cookware is featured in these recipes, created by the Food Network's "Chopped" champion Chef Katsuji Tanabe. Find more recipes and quality cookware for all your holiday entertaining needs at princesshouse.com.
Share the Warmth with a Dinner Party
This holiday season is the perfect time to start a new tradition: a Share the Warmth dinner party that lets you share the joy of giving at home and with others during the holidays.
- Contact a local organization that feeds the hungry and helps those in need and request a list of food items needed this holiday season.
- When inviting guests, also give them the list of food items and ask them to bring a donation.
- Consider inviting a representative from the organization so they can share information about what they do and who they serve.
- Take the donated food items to the local organization, or if a representative joins the party, give the donated food items to the representative that evening.
- Repeat every year, and your Share the Warmth dinner party will soon become a holiday tradition cherished by all of your guests.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Charred Vegetables
- 1/2 cup chopped piloncillo
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cups large butternut squash, cubed and peeled
- 4 whole large carrots, unpeeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 chipotle pepper, chopped
- 2 quarts low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup white corn kernels, washed
- 1/4 cup small diced Mexican squash
- 1 large jalapeno, stemmed, thinly sliced
- 3 fresh epazote leaves (or fresh coriander leaves if epazote is not available)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- In large mixing bowl combine piloncillo, cumin, butternut squash and whole carrots. Toss to evenly coat and place on large baking dish. Roast in oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly, reserving about 1/4 of roasted vegetables. Cube carrots into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
- In Princess Heritage Stainless Steel Classic 8-Qt. stockpot, heat olive oil. Saute about half the garlic, chipotle pepper, remaining carrots and butternut squash, and vegetable stock. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Working in batches, transfer cooked stock and vegetables to blender and puree. When complete, return to stockpot to keep warm for serving.
- Meanwhile, heat medium-sized skillet. Add corn, Mexican squash, jalapeno, epazote, remaining garlic and reserved butternut squash and carrots.
- Quickly saute to lightly char (not burn) veggies. Keep watch and stir when needed for 3-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- To serve, divide soup among six bowls. Top off soup with charred vegetables. Garnish with toasted pepitas and a drizzle of olive oil.
Autumn Stew
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 small white onions, small diced
- 2 chile negros (dried pasilla chile peppers), finely chopped
- 2 poblano peppers, small diced
- 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 cups white beans, soaked overnight in cold water
- 8 quarts low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 1 large butternut squash, small diced
- 1 acorn squash, small diced
- 1 large sweet potato, medium diced
- 1 yam, medium diced
- 1/8 cup sea salt or kosher salt
- 3 cups leftover roasted turkey, dark and white meat, cubed
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 3 leaves fresh sage
- 4 cups fresh mint, stemmed and chopped
- In Princess Heritage Stainless Steel Classic 15-Qt. Stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, pasilla and poblano peppers. Cook until onions just become translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until it becomes soft and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add beans and enough broth to cover them. Cook until beans are soft, about 20 minutes. Stir in remaining vegetables and season to taste with salt. Allow to simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- With a handheld immersion blender, do four quick pulses to blend some of the soup and vegetables to make soup a little creamy without additional fat or cream.
- Add turkey; cook another 5 minutes. Drizzle in vinegar to help balance sweetness; season to taste with sea salt.
- Serve stew with plenty of fresh herbs (thyme, sage and mint).


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("AIA") Michigan/Michigan Architecture Foundation ("MAF") Curriculum Guide
for the elementary grades. We invite you to participate in "Architecture:
It's Elementary!" Supported by local architects and through a
multidisciplinary architectural curriculum, children will gain appreciation
of their built environment and the buildings, towns and cities that make it
This Web-based guidebook for teachers includes ten
lesson plans for each elementary school year, from kindergarten through
grade five. The curriculum introduces children to the study of architecture
and the built environment, encompassing art, social studies, language arts,
history, science and math. These lessons engage children's bodies, minds,
and imaginations to explore how buildings and cities are designed and built.
Lessons appeal to the various learning styles of children as they look,
explore, think and design. In considering how to create functional, safe and
appealing environments, children develop skills of observation, reasoning
and critical thinking. These tools will develop within them an appreciation
and respect for the built environment.
The lessons combine individual and group activities.
Within each lesson, Michigan core curriculum standards are noted, and a
vocabulary and illustrations are provided. References to basic architectural
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Originally built in early Victorian times, dating back to 1815. Situated in 6-acres of gardens overlooking Lake Windermere. Check in from 15.00 and check out 11.00. Rooms with lake views available at request.
Children welcome from any age.
Kendal Road,
Kendal Road,
From M6 jct 36 follow the A591 to Windermere. Follow signs for Bowness, at mini roundabout. Take the first left, being Kendal Road. The hotel is 200 yds on the right.
- Children welcome
- Telephone
- Television
- Satellite TV
- Tea/coffee making in bedrooms
- Licenced (table or bar)
- Packed lunches provided
- Special diets available
- Lounge for residents' use
- Laundry/valet service
- Night porter
- Passenger lift
- Ironing facilities
- Conference facilities
- Christmas special programme
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- Snacks/afternoon tea
- Private parking
- Garden
- Totally non-smoking
- Dogs/pets NOT accepted
- Building of historical interest
- Disabled facilities
- Central heating
- Telephone (public)
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- Swimming pool - indoor onsite
- Restaurant open to non-residents
- Visa/Mastercard/Switch accepted
- Vegetarian diet available
- American Express accepted
- WiFi or internet access
- Air conditioning
- Coach parties welcomed
- Single sex groups welcomed
- Evening meals
- Hairdryer
- High chairs available
- Cots available
- Gym on site
- Staff fluent in Spanish
- Staff fluent in Polish
Children welcome from any age.
Hants, United Kingdom
05 September 2013
"Very enjoyable"
We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was lovely, but we wished we'd asked for a lake view room. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the food at dinner and breakfast was superb. All this together with such a beautiful location means it is definitely on the list for a re visit!
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- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
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- Public toilet
- One or more bedrooms
- Lounge
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- Good contrast between the floor and wall
- Baby changing facilities
- Guest information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Bedroom furniture can be re-arranged if requested by guest
- Bedroom with non-allergenic bedding available
- Bathrooms available with:
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- Bathroom with emergency call system available
- Bedrooms available with en suite bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
- Bedrooms available with separate, private or shared bathrooms suitable for guests who use a wheelchair
- Bathrooms available that have been specially adapted for wheelchair users
- Entrance well lit
- Bell at main entrance
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
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- Low potassium
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The Galaxy S 4 spawned quite a few variants during its time as Samsung's flagship smartphone, including the Galaxy S4 zoom and Galaxy S 4 Black Edition. It looks like the Galaxy S5 will be no different. We recently got wind of a new Galaxy K/Galaxy S5 zoom model, and now Samsung has revealed a new "Crystal Collection" version of the S5.
In a brief video teaser posted to its YouTube channel, Samsung has revealed that it's got a "Crystal Collection for Samsung Galaxy S5" model in the works. The clip mentions that Samsung is teaming up with Swarovski on the device. The phone itself looks to be similar to the regular Galaxy S5 but with a bit more sparkle added.
At the end of its teaser, Samsung says that the Crystal Collection Galaxy S5 is "coming soon in May 2014." No other availability or pricing details are given, but considering that the video was posted by Samsung's Korean arm, it's likely a safe bet that one of the countries that this shiny S5 will launch in is Korea.
Would you or anyone you know pick up the Crystal Collection Galaxy S5 if it launched in your home country?
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DIY: geo advent calendar
You might remember this when I painted a branch and hung some garland for Sebastian's first birthday as part of his decorations. Well I have decided to keep it up and reuse it for my advent calendar for the boys this year. I am loving geo shapes just now and used this template to create all 24 shapes filling them with chocolate coins and small toys, hanging with some black and white baker twine onto the branch and used rub on numbers.
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Synergy Of Microelectronics and Microengineering
To date, use of robotic hands in industrial production has been restricted to rugged two and three-finger grippers. They are being used for the purpose of executing relatively simple movements. Robotic hands for more delicate tasks have proven unsuccessful due to the lack of available technical capabilities. Positive interaction of microelectronics and micromechanics has now produced the much sought-after break through. Indeed, technological advances within this field are continuously growing. Thus, robotic hands with separately controllable fingers and joints based on human hands are no longer fiction and will probably be available soon on a day-to-day basis within the industrial sector.
The human hand is one of the most universal tools in nature. No wonder that researchers are eager to apply the advantages of this evolutionary design to a new generation of robotic hands.
The German Aerospace Centre (DLR), in cooperation with the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), has already developed a robotic hand similar to a human hand – with the aid of miniature actuators and high-performance bus technology.
Constructing a robotic hand with the capabilities and dexterity of a human hand requires at least four fingers: three fingers to allow the robotic hand to grip conical parts, and a thumb used as a support. Consequently, the new robotic hand consists of three fingers, each with four joints in three degrees of freedom. The fourth finger, designed as a thumb, has four degrees of freedom. It goes without saying, that the diverse movements made possible by this solution have to be controlled and monitored in a practical manner. Within this context, high-performance information channels are an essential function of the control system, particularly when performing intricate tasks. Therefore, along side high-volume processing, time is of the essence. The real time-capable 25 Mbps highspeed bus is incorporated in the robotic hand itself and developed specifically for this application.
Bus technologies for the "nerves"
In the past, robotic fingers were moved using cable pulls. In contrast, modern-day microengineering allows the motor to be fitted directly in the finger. In this case, supplying the control processor with the requisite position and operating data. This is an integral part of the overall operation – and the only way of allowing the actuator to use its strengths to the fullest. Each finger joint features a company-designed contactless angle sensor as well as a torque sensor. Since both sensors require an extremely high resolution, a bus is used to transfer the wealth of data required. Rapid feedback for comparison of setpoint and actual value is crucial to the based on FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays). Only three leads are required for the external serial connection from hand to control processor.
The actual control system, a signal processor on a plug-in PCI card, is integrated in a standard PC. An operator-friendly interface allows the "hand" to be controlled from the computer. All sensor data can be displayed on the monitor. Data display, control and the connection of hand to computer were designed, from the outset, with a view to future use in industrial environments. Besides the "nerves" and the "brain", a functioning hand also requires "muscles" to give it strength.
Miniature actuators replace muscle power
The tremendous complexity of the new robotic hand has its price. Each finger requires several separately controllable actuators. In this particular case, there are twelve electronically commutated DC motors (EC motors), including analogue Hall sensors, per hand. The team of engineers opted for actuators developed by miniature motor specialist FAULHABER since they covered the full range of specifications required. They are low-cost, commercially available, performance-packed products with an extremely small footprint. Brushless DC servo-motors with a diameter of 16 mm were selected for the four-finger robotic hand. They can be connected with gear systems of the same diameter to form one integrated unit. The motors are available as 12 V versions and 24 V versions and feature an output of 11 W with a maximum continuous torque of up to 2.6 mNm. A good dynamic response, even when subject to changes in direction of rotation, and pre-stressed ball bearings ensure precise response behaviour to control commands. The analogue Hall sensors fitted as standard signal the exact position to the control and deliver the requisite feedback infor mation with a resolution of at least 8 bits. The Hall sensors and motor form a compact unit with a length of only 28 mm and an outer diameter of 16 mm – with a weight of a mere 31 g. The motors idle at 29,900 rpm. The actuators are combined with all-metal planetary gearheads. These standard FAULHABER products reduce the high rotational speeds for use in the "hand" and, at the same time, enhance torque. A broad selection is available with ratios from 3.7:1 to 5647:1. The ratio used in this application is 159:1. The permitted torque thus increases to a maximum value of 450 mNm. The gearhead itself weighs a mere 33 g, with an overall length of 29.4 mm. The new HIT-DLR robotic hand can be controlled very delicately and precisely thanks to the compact actuator technology with feedback and fast data forwarding by bus. In this way, microengineering and microelectronics complement each other perfectly. "Armed" with standard components and a good concept, engineers can now manufacture products that would have been inconceivable several years ago, even with the most expensive customized components.
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Pa. paper: Sorry for panning Gettysburg Address
- The Patriot-News of Harrisburg retracted a dismissive editorial
- The president%27s speech is now considered a triumph of American oratory
- The paper now says it regrets the error of not seeing the speech%27s %22momentous importance%22
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — It took 150 years, but a Pennsylvania newspaper said Thursday it should have recognized the greatness of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address at the time it was delivered.
The Patriot-News of Harrisburg, about 35 miles northeast of Gettysburg, retracted a dismissive editorial penned by its Civil War-era predecessor, The Harrisburg Patriot & Union.
The president's speech is now considered a triumph of American oratory. But the retraction notes the newspaper's November 1863 coverage said it amounted to "silly remarks" that deserved a "veil of oblivion."
The paper now says it regrets the error of not seeing the speech's "momentous importance, timeless eloquence and lasting significance."
"By today's words alone, we cannot exalt, we cannot hallow, we cannot venerate this sacred text, for a grateful nation long ago came to view those words with reverence, without guidance from this chagrined member of the mainstream media," the paper wrote, echoing the words of the address.
Separately, the paper also described its coverage as the national cemetery was dedicated (http://bit.ly/1aVGGLS ), nearly five months after the pivotal battle that repelled a Confederate Army advance from Virginia into Pennsylvania. More than 3,500 Union soldiers killed in the battle are buried there.
During the Civil War, the Patriot & Union was a Democratic newspaper that was staunchly opposed to Lincoln.
An event to remember the 150th anniversary of the speech is scheduled for Tuesday in Gettysburg.


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Family Notification
The district will take the following steps to notify families in the event of a change to the school schedule:
Honeywell Instant Alert Messages are delivered by way of a family's main phone number on file with the school district. The Honeywell system also allows for additional devices (cell phone, work phone) to be added by a family to their account. In order to receive the messages on these other devices, please visit the Honeywell Instant Alert page and review the instructions for adding devices and checking the accuracy of information already on file. It is highly recommended that families review their account before the winter season arrives.
Web posting
A banner will appear across the district's website with information regarding the situation. In the event of a delayed opening or early dismissal, be sure to consult the website; additional details will be posted here that are beyond the message scope of Honeywell. In the event of a wide-spread emergency encompassing a large service area for Honeywell, it is possible that voice and data messages could be delayed in the company's queue. Routinely checking the website is a good practice during known emergencies.
Local media sources
The district will provide information to FIOS 1, News Channel 12 New Jersey, and Channel 2 News.
Social media Depending on the nature of the schedule change, the district may also post to Facebook and via Twitter.
Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures:
Delayed Opening
For a delayed opening, all schools will open at 10 a.m. Check the district website to confirm student schedules. Typically, they are:
Classes begin at 10 a.m. and follow an abbreviated schedule for Periods 1-6 in numeric order, blocks specific to pre-determined day in the rotation.
Classes begin at 10 a.m. and follow an abbreviated schedule for Periods 1-9.
Elementary schools
All classes begin at 10 a.m. The Preschool Disabled Class at Coleman runs from 10-11:30 a.m. for the morning session and 1-3 p.m. for the afternoon session.
Community School
The Before Care Program is cancelled. Mom & Tot is cancelled. All other Tots Preschool classes begin at 10 a.m. Transitional Kindergarten begins at 10 a.m. After Care runs on normal schedule.
Early Dismissal
For an unscheduled early dismissal (not a scheduled half day,) schools will open at normal times, but all after school and evening meetings, athletics and co-curricular activities are cancelled. Note: depending on the circumstances, the times mentioned below could change.
GRHS and GRMS will dismiss at 12:26 p.m.
Elementary schools will dismiss at 12:33 p.m. The afternoon Preschool Disabled Class at Coleman is cancelled.
Community School
Tots 4-Year-Old class and Transitional Kindergarten dismiss at noon. The After Care program is cancelled and parents are asked to pick up their children at 12:33 p.m. following the elementary school's dismissal procedure.
District Closure
All classes for all schools are cancelled for the day. All before school, after school and evening activities and programs are cancelled.
Delayed Opening that becomes a Closure
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I can hardly wait for the coming payout this April fourth. This payout will have my overtime pay included and I am really excited about it. My teammates and I had to work on our day off and had to come two hours earlier every work day.
I am honestly not sure if anything will be left after my payout due to the enormous bills and debts that we have to pay, but I'm curious as to how the payout will be. In all honesty, this will be the second time in any company that I have worked for that I did overtime. It was a bit tiring, but I had a great time since I had the company of my friends. I hope that we will be permitted to render OT again soon, and I also hope that my payout will be as much as I expect it to be.


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Kristen Gallagher's latest work has been published as a ZIP file.
This shouldn't surprise anyone familiar with GaussPDF, the publisher who hosts her Dossier on the Site of a Shooting (GPDF154). The PDF in GaussPDF actually stands for Probability Distribution Function ("masquerading as its Adobe-laced counterpart"), and aside from the expected PDF "books" of experimental writing and poetry, the full catalog contains MP3s, Word docs, MOV files, ZIPs, and links to print-on-demand versions. All of the digital files are dispersed freely.
Still, in the context of artists publishing screen-based works, Gallagher's format seems radical. The title offers a clue of what's to come: a dossier is "a collection of papers or other sources, containing detailed information about a particular person or subject." In this case, Gallagher's subject is the site of the murder of Trayvon Martin in Central Florida and the trial of George Zimmerman, his killer, that followed. Gallagher visited the area on multiple occasions, wandering, encountering, engaging, collecting. She investigated the event through the place, gathering ephemera and stories along the way.


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'Soylent' Powder May Allow You to Stop Eating Food
I was watching the news today and saw a story about Soylent. Soylent is a powdered food substitute that was discovered by Rob Rhinehart. Rob complains he just doesn't have time to cook meals and eat, so he came up with this powdered substitute that he can just mix and drink.
Rob is not a nutritionist or biologist he is an electrical engineer by trade. He did all the research for this product on his own using the internet and books. What he has come up with is similar to a protein shake. There is protein, vitamins, nutrients and some other stuff that, he claims, makes it a substitute for food.
Rob says he hasn't completely given up food himself but he doesn't eat as much. This Soylent product will be cheaper, easier to store, nutritious, and well pretty much take the place of that delicious cheeseburger you currently enjoy.
He is currently in the process of informal testing and modification of the product but hopes to soon have the funds to afford the formal research to get his product on store shelves with FDA approval. He does plan a commercial version that should be available as early as September of this year but it won't have FDA approval. And yes, the name 'Soylent' is based on the '70s movie Soylent Green.
I'm not sure I like the idea of giving up food, especially if we have it readily available, as we do in the US. However, I can see that this might be something of benefit to those living in third world countries. A small amount of this powder, which seemingly would keep for an indefinite time, could be the cure for starvation. Or as some have pointed out, it would be perfect in the event of a Zombie Apocalypse. So if you are a 'prepper' you might want to check out Soylent for your bunker.
I personally think I'll stick to going to the grocery store for real food. I've never been a huge fan of milk/protein shakes. I like the taste of food and as long as I am able to chew and enjoy real food I will continue to do so, drinking my meals just doesn't sound satisfying.
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Independent Living (IL): When home maintenance becomes a burden, many seniors move to an independent living community. Cooking, maintenance, grounds keeping, transportation and housekeeping services are offered as either part of a monthly fee or optionally for an additional fee. Housing options may vary from freestanding homes to townhouses or apartments. This senior living option focuses on enjoying retirement.
Assisted Living (ALF): Seniors in assisted living enjoy some of the same amenities as independent residents but typically need varying levels of assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and administering medication. Assisted living is a home-like housing option that provides meals, housekeeping, laundry, health care services and social activities in a supportive setting.
Specialty Care Assisted Living (SCALF): This type of care provides assistance with activities of daily living and is typically provided in a separate, secure dementia area where the entire program is devoted to supporting those with memory challenges from Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia.
Skilled Nursing/Nursing Homes (SNF): A skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, also known as a nursing home, provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitative services and assistance with daily tasks to individuals unable to safely reside in any other living alternative. They provide medically supervised care to the elderly, disabled and chronically ill. Some residents require only a short stay for rehabilitation and strengthening after hospitalization and then return to their prior home. Others require long-term medical, social and personal care along with support services that cannot be adequately provided in any other setting.
Short Term Rehabilitation: Short term skilled care usually includes one or more services such as occupational, physical, and/or speech therapy; specialized nutritional services; social services; nursing; and/or other health needs. Qualifying stays are often covered by insurers, including Medicare.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC): offer one community with multiple levels of care so an individual can stay at the same place with the same friends and support system as their needs change over time. This type of community gives active seniors the ability to enjoy a carefree, independent lifestyle with the knowledge that all of their needs will be met should their health needs change. CCRCs usually offer independent living, assisted living and nursing and rehabilitative care on one campus.
In a CCRC, houses or apartments are typically available for residents who are active and independent. Separate assisted living residences are available for individuals needing help with daily activities, and a nursing home is on campus for those who require rehabilitation or 24-hour care. Residents of a CCRC who meet criteria for another level of care, are able to move from one level to another based on their individual needs.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): The tasks that an individual does to care for their personal needs, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.
Adult Day Care: A program that provides activities of daily living support/care and activities for adults during a portion of the day, generally 8-10 hours, with the individual returning to their home at night.
Respite Care: Temporary care for an adult, who generally is otherwise, cared for by a loved one. Respite care can be provided in a number of care settings such as assisted living, memory care facilities, nursing homes, or by a private care giver in the individual's permanent place of residence.
Medicare; The federal medical insurance program for seniors 65 and older and disabled individuals who qualify. Medicare Part A provides hospital and skilled nursing /rehab care while Part B covers physician care, therapy and home health. Qualifying conditions for certain benefits may apply.
Medicaid: A joint federal and state program that helps low-income individuals pay for the costs associated with medical and custodial care provided they qualify. Although largely funded by the federal government, Medicaid is run by the state where coverage may vary.
Managed Care: Managed care plans generally provide comprehensive health services to their members, and offer financial incentives for patients to use the providers who belong to the plan. Examples of managed care plans include: Health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and Preferred provider organizations (PPOs). Certain benefits such as hospital and skilled nursing stays require prior authorization for benefits.


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Let's start simple, Gediminas – why'd you win?
Easy – I don't take defeat well. I wasn't happy with my second place finish in 2015 – I was so close to first, but I made a mistake in the Grand Raid Reunion. I wanted to come back and do better. I also got a little bit of a nudge from Red Bull – but not in the normal way. I went for a little workout with them, but in the end, they weren't keen on taking me on as an athlete. Those two things gave me something to prove.
How long have you been running?
I started in 2005 after my mission in Iraq. I didn't do my first Ultra until 2009 tho. It's been a very moderate progression over the years, but losing so closely last year really inspired me to train better and smarter.
Gediminas Grinius was crowned the champion of Ultra Trail World Tour in 2016
Tell us about 2016:
I kicked off with a 3rd in Hong Kong, and quickly followed with a 2nd in Gran Canaria, a 2nd in Lavaredo, and a second in UTMB. There were ten races on the tour, but only Sange Sherpa ran 6 (and never finished in the top 10) and two other runners did five. Four races with a podium finish was good enough to lock up the title!
What was your training strategy?
Quality over quantity. I tried to run from 100 to 150 km a week, depending on the block of training and periodization. In general, I am trying to run 5–6 times a week, between 20–40 km a week, including HIIT, intervals, back to backs, stuff like that. There are difference skills I am trying to develop. I needed more speed in UTMB so I am adding in more speed work, for example. But as I approach a race, I do more long runs and back-to-backs.
What's a back-to-back?
I go for a long run late in the evening, then have a short recovery time – basically going to bed on an empty stomach, then waking up and running again. Generally I'll try to do between 25 to 30km both of those days, and have a negative split – faster on the second day.
Who do you hate to see next to you on the start line?
I like the competitors in the field, and I like the challenge. No runners which I hate.
Gediminas training in Cappadocia, Turkey in December 2016.
Where do you like to line up?
I do well in the longer races. I think my strength is in my mind – up to 100km, your physical state is a big factor, after that, many things come in to play. Even in our ordinary life, we have a lot of stress factors. We can cope with them in our ordinary life, and when you do back-to-back runs, you give your mind understanding of how to deal with stress while running – this is how training of mind goes.
What's the plan for 2017?
Honestly? I had a very intense last three years, and right now I feel a little exhausted. The plan for 2017 is to run a bunch of races I didn't run before because of the point counting system – spend more time with family, and run the races. The first will be Tarawera Ultramarathon in New Zealand, Madeira Island Ultra Trail in Portugal, and then I want to do the Cappadocia Ultra Trail in Turkey.
And beyond?
I've got my eye on a FKT – running around Lake Tahoe in Northern California in 2018. Then in 2019, I'm going for a combined record time on the Ultra Trail Grand Slam.
Big goals. Any changes in your training plan?
Yeah. I think I'm getting a coach.
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I came across this story in the Philadelphia Enquirer the other day about the new angst of quarterlifers. (I've buried the lead once again. But stay with me here.) The story revisited the book, Quarterlife Crisis, written back in 2001, and then went on to enumerate the ways in which the Crisis, thanks to the recession, is worse than ever:
Experts say the quarterlife crisis might be harder to navigate now than when the book came out. Entry-level employees, for example, are fighting for fewer jobs and lower pay, [Abby] Wilner, [coauthor of Quarterlife Crisis: The Unique Challenges of Life in Your Twenties] said in an e-mail interview recently.
"It's absolutely a tough time," she wrote.
Even those with jobs are in rough waters, said Dustin Williams, a career counselor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. A glut of older employees aren't budging because they can't afford to retire, so younger ones can't move up. Plus, less-experienced employees are more likely to get laid off. Job security is a real luxury these days.
"Four or five years ago, "Williams said, "people would say, 'Well, I'm not happy, so I'll just change jobs and see how I do.' "
Now, more than ever, it's easy to get stuck in crisis mode. And recent college graduates are lucky if they land a job at all.
The story goes on to paint pix of doom and gloom, of how difficult it is these days to be twentysomething and trying to make your way in the world, noting a recent Harvard poll that found that 60 percent of young adults worried about whether they would ever end up better off than their parents.
Flipping to the upside, the story continues:
Yeah, becoming an adult and figuring out your future can be painful, especially these days. But it's only natural, said Deborah Smith, a sociology professor at University of Missouri-Kansas City. Many people experience angst in their 20s because they're reflecting on their lives for the first time in a long time, she said.
"In my mind, it's not a crisis," Smith said. "It's a decision point, a pressure point, a life-stage change."
Which brings me to my point, albeit a bit circuitously. But first, let me first say I know (from second-hand experience) about the presumed death of the dream for so many twentysomethings these days: no matter what their goals, it's hard out there to reach them. At least at first. Money is tight, jobs are scarce and switching out the dream in exchange for settling — or moving back to your high school bedroom — is a real possibility. But yet.
It isn't necessarily a crisis. At least right now. Unless, of course, you convince yourself it is. Which leads me to my point.
You have to wonder if quarterlife angst goes viral when you're attached to a hundred different lives-in-crisis at any given time, when you're inadvertently seeking out those who either share or validate your own personal misery. Call it over-sharing times, well, a number that may coincide with twitter and Facebook friends. A friend once described her Facebook page in terms of a cocktail party: You've got this conversation going on over here, but over there are dozens, maybe hundreds, of others you can eavesdrop on as you scroll down the page. I wonder if the better metaphor might be slumber party.
While all those connections might give a good sense of the zeitgeist, it's not too much of a stretch to suspect that a certain amount of quarterlife angst can be contagious, especially among younger women, given research out of the University of Missouri back in 2007.
The study found that when adolescent girls did too much venting with their girlfriends over their problems, they ended up feeling worse. Yep, more miserable. Their friendships got stronger, the researchers, found, but the girls got caught up in a vicious cycle in which their anxiety led to more venting, which in turn – you guessed it – led to more angst. Getting off on the drama of it all? Who knows. But the more they talked, the worse they felt.
Not good, wrote Carol Lloyd on Salon's Broadsheet some time later. She connected the study to her own childhood, growing up in 1970's-era Northern California where, because her family …
used to process every five-minute spat with several hours of grueling self-analysis, early on I developed an acute case of communication fatigue. Feelings, I decided in my own little Idaho of tough love, could be crutches, disguises and distractions from the things we want to do, the people we want to become.
Clearly, feelings are not to be denied. (In fact, haven't we said many times that gut instinct can be a good compass?) And yet. Despite the fact that we're not teenagers, nor is life like a slumber party, you still have to wonder: Does angst beget angst? Is crisis mode contagious?


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Here's the full list of new Netflix DVD releases this week (detailed list): The Master, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2, This is Not a Film, A Simple Life, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Part 2, Border Run, Chicken with Plums, Company of Heroes, Girls Against Boys, Holy Motors, How to Survive a Plague, Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow, The Awakening, The Loneliest Planet, and Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare.
Interesting streaming releases in the past week include Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon Theater, Side by Side, Che, Alaska State Troopers (Season 1), Revenge of the Electric Car, Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious, and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning.


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Kane becomes fourth American to win Conn Smytheby Shawn P. Roarke / Chicago Blackhawks
BOSTON -- Despite a familiarity with the big moment, Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane couldn't comprehend what he had accomplished Monday night.
His Blackhawks had just finished a comeback for the ages -- scoring the tying and winning goals just 17 seconds apart in the dying seconds of Game 6 to fashion a 3-2 victory against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden and claim the Stanley Cup for the second time in four seasons -- and the usually unflappable Kane was at a loss.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman had already handed Kane the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he already had a twirl with the Stanley Cup hoisted above his head, and had posed for the team picture with the most cherished trophy his sport knows.
Now, though, he was at a loss for words.
"It is an unbelievable feeling," said Kane, who scored the winning goal when Chicago won the trophy against the Philadelphia Flyers in 2010. "My head is spinning. I don't know what really happened the past 20 minutes."
What happened is the Blackhawks showed the heart of a champion erasing a 2-1 deficit with Bryan Bickell's extra-attacker goal with 1:16 remaining and the winning goal by Dave Bolland 17 seconds later. Suddenly, despair had turned into delirium for the Blackhawks, who frolicked wildly around the TD Garden ice.
And, though Kane did not factor in the scoring of any of his team's goals in the Cup-clinching game -- he was on the ice for the first and second -- there was no question this celebration likely wouldn't have happened without all the earlier contributions he made.
Kane scored two goals in the Blackhawks' first 15 postseason games this spring and questions began to be asked about his slump. Then, just like that -- with the stakes at their highest -- Kane found his scoring groove.
In the final two games of the Western Conference Final against the defending champion Los Angeles Kings, Kane scored four goals. His hat trick in Game 5 put that series to bed.
In the Final, he managed one assist in the first three games as Chicago fell into a 2-1 hole. In a wild Game 4, after being reunited with Jonathan Toews and Bickell, he had a goal and an assist when Chicago took a 6-5 overtime decision to even the series. In Game 5, a 3-1 victory at United Center, Kane finished with two goals, including the game-winner.
What, exactly, caused the turnaround?
"I don't really have a specific answer," Kane said. "I think it was Game 4 in L.A., I knew I needed to get the puck and start moving with it and try to create some chances. It ended up working out. I mean, you're playing with two great players with Toews and Bickell. They made hockey really easy the past couple weeks for me.
"We actually came up with a name for myself this morning, calling me the 'Benefish', for the beneficiary of all their hard work. I had a couple chances to finish and ended up doing that, so got to give them the credit."
Certainly, Kane had help in waking up his game, but he was the one who converted on the opportunities that were suddenly coming against what had been a stingy Boston defense, using his speed to devastate a Bruins blue line that preferred to play a physical game.
As a reward, he became the third straight American to win the Conn Smythe, joining Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick (2012) and Boston netminder Tim Thomas (2011). New York Rangers defenseman Brian Leetch is the other American to win it, doing so in 1994.
Kane finished the postseason with nine goals and 19 points, second to Boston Bruins forward David Krejci (27 points).
"I'm sure it will be something looking back that no one can take away from you," Kane said. "Someone said it is the fourth American to win the award. I'm blessed. I play with great players all playoffs and wouldn't have been capable of this without my teammates. There were other guys who could have won too. You look at [goalie Corey] Crawford, maybe he got snubbed a little bit. [Bickell] and [forward Patrick Sharp] -- but it is a great feeling."


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NBC 4 New York
A Delta plane landing at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport from Toronto skidded off an icy runway just after 8 a.m. Sunday.
A plane landing at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport skidded off an icy runway just after 8 a.m. Sunday, prompting officials to temporarily shut down the airport, authorities said.
The FAA said Delta Connection flight 4100 originated in Toronto and was being flown by Endeavor Air, according to NBC New York. No injuries were reported, and the FAA is investigating.
The pilot of a small plane that landed on a highway in the Bronx, N.Y., calls an air traffic control tower for help Saturday.
The plane was a Bombardier CRJ jet, officials said.
Ron Marisco, a spokesman with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the airport, told NBC News that the plane had 35 people aboard and skidded into a snow bank while turning onto a taxiway after landing safely at runway 22L. Emergency crews were on the scene.
Delta Airlines said the plane was towed to a gate and passengers exited into the terminal.
Jordan Houlton, a 27-year-old teacher in Mexico, said he managed to sleep through the slide and didn't learn until later that the plane had skidded off course.
NBC News
Freezing rain and icy runways led JFK International Airport in New York to temporarily shut down Sunday morning. A plane landing from Toronto skidded off the runway, the FAA said.
"I was sleeping. I woke up and it was 9:30," Houlton said. "A police officer came on to make sure everyone was OK. Luckily, everyone was OK. It was kind of wild. I still can't believe it."
To ensure safety, the Port Authority and FAA temporarily closed the airport so that crews could salt and sand the runways, Marisco said. Flight operations resumed at JFK at about 10:30 a.m., officials said.
The flight also came a day after a small plane traveling to Connecticut after a tour of the Statue of Liberty made an emergency landing on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Neither the pilot nor his two passengers were seriously injured.
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There are many wondrous, enigmatic and fascinating attractions on the Big Island of Hawaii, some better known than others, many out of the way and generally off the beaten track. Tour Guide Hawaii has produced an encyclopedic collection of the most up-to-date information, presented as short GPS-cued videos, in an app downloadable to iPhone and iPod Touch that covers the entire Big Island, highlighting the popular and the uncrowded, the famous and the secluded, the adventurous and the relaxing.
Ho'okena Beach County Park at Kauhako Bay
Brilliant snorkeling, decent boogie boarding, passable shell collecting and wonderful camping—it's a wonder Ho'okena Beach is not more popular with visitors. Nestled alongside the ruins of Ho'okena Village at Kauhako Bay, this beach is a wonderful place to spend a morning or a weekend.
To reach Ho'okena Beach Park, take the turnoff between mile markers 101 and 102 just south of the town of Ho'okena. The narrow road drops steeply to the beach affording magnificent views of the Kona Coast, especially at sunset. Once you reach the bottom stay left through the minuscule village to the beach park, hemmed between lush tropical vegetation and soft warm sands, under majestic cliffs and swaying palm trees—truly a vision of paradise.
The once-thriving Ho'okena Village, which in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was the main rival to Kailua Kona for steamer traffic, was a major transshipment point for beef, sugar and mail, and once was host to author Robert Louis Stevenson. Ho'okena's glory is now all but forgotten, a victim of ravaging of tsunamis, storms, earthquakes and the quiet passing of time. Today, the small cluster of dwellings at the beach, the stumpy remnant footings of Kupa Wharf and the ruins the village are all that remain.
Frequented by dolphin, stuffed full of pelagic and reef fish and turtles and boasting crystal clear, warm and calm waters, Ho'okena is a must-see beach and reef complex for avid snorkelers and divers as well as sea kayakers. During the winter months, female Humpback whales and their babies frequent the waters off this bay.
Folks generally snorkel in two main areas at Ho'okena. The first is easy and obvious to find; simply follow the tongue of sand, straight out from the left-hand side of the beach. This provides the easiest entry and safest snorkeling; lots of fascinating underwater topography, beautiful coral heads and abundant colorful fish are seen here and north towards the old pier in fairly shallow water. The underwater visibility in this spot can be less than ideal (although still great), but water clarity improves if you move south to the second area, to the far left of the beach.
To go there, enter the bay as above, but swim out south (left) of the beach past the rocky finger jutting out in to the water; here you will find some tremendously colorful and intensely beautiful little reefs. A small patch of coral to be sure, but the vivid colors are some of the most stunning you will see in shallow water. The gradient to the beach is steep and the bottom drops once you enter the water; snorkelers should be aware that they will find themselves in deep water rather quickly. Be wary when swimming very far out from shore, there are strong currents out in Kauhako Bay; do not go in if the surf is high…remember there is no lifeguard.
There is no shortage of exploration to do onshore, either. The many trails leading back from the beach lead to copses of tropical trees, abandoned Hawai'ian villages, strange, twisted lava forms and springs. Eventually most trails lead south to a few small, sandy beaches where ocean current conditions make shell collecting possible. In about a mile, you reach Kalahiki Beach, across Limukoko Point, a place of quiet spirituality and incredible beauty, though poor snorkeling.
You can also get here by hiking about 400 yards back above the beach along the road you drove in on, then south about a mile over the hills and through cow fields, down a little cliff and to Kalahiki Beach—it is very much worthwhile.
Bushwhacking inland through dense foliage brings one quickly to the ruins of Kalahiki Village and the famous, four-tiered heiau. Remember that these places are sacred to the Hawai'ians; if you go, go with respect for the Hawai'ians and malama aina in your heart. Do not litter, don't disturb stone walls and platforms, do not take anything you didn't bring with you, and take out everything you did bring in, when you leave.
Hiking north from the beach park along the lava bench, through small pockets of sand, you will pass the ruins of an old Catholic church. Abandoned after sustaining heavy damage in the late 1800s, it was reestablished up mauka between Honaunau and Captain Cook; you may know it as the "Painted Church". More ruins of Old Ho'okena Village lie overgrown in the jungle. After the church comes Kealia Beach, where, due to the cliffs, swimming is difficult but the snorkeling and near-shore scuba diving are excellent. Kealia Beach is also reachable by public road.
Although a County Park, camping at Ho'okena is handled through a private/public partnership with KUPA Ho'okena; reservations for camping can be made online (http://hookena.org/camping.html) or over the phone (808.328-7321). Same day reservations may be available on a first-come/first served basis, but advanced reservations are highly recommended—camping here is becoming ever more popular. Although there has been conflict in the past (sometimes quite violent) between locals and visitors, the park has become much safer since administration was taken over by KUPA Ho'okena. KUPA Ho'okena also rents, on-site, camping gear, masks/fins/snorkels and kayaks and has a snack stand.
Wonderful beach camping, new showers and restrooms, picnic tables and abundant fresh water make this county park a gem worth seeking out.
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999: Cougars
Randall is giving reason number 58 why he should not have children. We see fictitious "father Cueball" talking about the Wikipedia entry for the list of fatal cougar attacks in North America. Here's the link so you can look for yourself.
And the reason he should not have children is the fact that he can't resist himself when learning and sharing knowledge about the world (from Wikipedia).
When you have kids and you learn scary things, you should not share it with them. You should also not share new info in a manner that would cause nightmares, sleeplessness, or other psychological problems in your kids, as the title text suggests.
- [Cueball is sitting at a computer; a child is standing behind.]
- Cueball: Whoa, ever seen Wikipedia's list of people who were attacked and killed by cougars?
- Cueball: Crazy how many of them were kids who were just playing outside their houses.
- Reason #58 I should never have children: My love of learning and sharing knowledge about the world.
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Lesson on sometimes flawed logic: It may seem obvious to you, but if XKCD thought about this a little more I hope he would recognize that we would make the greatest father any child could hope for. XKCD could teach his child something that no school or university ever could: to simply be inquisitive and curious about the world around him just as much as XKCD is himself, that and make sure that there are no cougars and raptors in 100 mile radius of his child. - e-inspired 22.214.171.124 15:26, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
- That said, he probably doesn't have a filter. Which would be disastrous in other ways besides horror. Anonymous 16:08, 5 December 2013 (UTC)


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Like a lot of other people out there in the Blogosphere, my mind has recently turned to thinking about my Autumn wardrobe and perhaps doing some sewing to compliment this. Now, that all sounds rather fancy to me....a seasonal wardrobe is not something I think I have ever really thought about before - but ever since starting to sew, and following sewing and style blogs I have started to develop a much stronger sense of fashion, style and the desire to develop my own personal image (I am definitely still in the developing stage!).
The first stage for the plan is to come up with a palette. Conveniently, Pantone did this ages ago, behold Pantone's Fall 2011 palette (which I'm sure most of you have all seen by now):
OK, so perhaps you are thinking that was a bit lazy of me and very uninspired. However, it just so happens that on inspection of my fabric stash, a very large portion have an element of those colours within them (future post to come on this). Or to be more specific, these four:
So that is going to be my Autumn (because I'm not American!) palette. I do love the other colours, and I will probably occasionally lean towards some of them, but in reality I know I don't suit them. If you want to get into 'colours' I'm a classic 'winter' (which is a whole other post....that I probably will never write about - there are lots of sites on the Internet about colours so do have a wee search if you are curious) and out of the 10 lovely colours Pantone suggest, only honeysuckle and phlox are suitable for Winters. It just so happens that I have a lot of pink and purple in my stash, so this will be the basis of my wardrobe, and I'll try and build around it. I absolutely love the bamboo shade at the moment too, but as I know it would make me look a bit ill if worn next to my face, I will have to introduce it in small doses - for example with accessories.
I have to say that Pantone got it spot on with their prediction - the shops, now full of their Autumn collections, are all supporting apparel in these shades. Which is another reason why my choice to follow this colour palette is savvy rather than lazy - I am not a speed stitcher, and there is no possibility of me sewing up an entire Autumn wardrobe! So with these colours now readily available in the shops, I should, in theory, be able to buy complimentary pieces to go with my sewn garments.
Anyway, as my post title suggests, this is an inspiration post - so let's get cracking. Here are images from the web which have been inspiring me:
Purple or 'Phlox':
Pink or 'Honeysuckle':
Pink in tops:
'Bamboo' and 'Quarry':
From Etsy:
You may have noticed that all the links are to Pintrest. I am a Pintrest fiend and spend way too much time on there - there is just so much inspiration!!!! The link takes you to my 'Autumn 2011 Inspiration' Board, but feel free to check out my other boards too (a little insight into things I like...and other projects I'm planning!).
What's inspiring you at the moment?


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Why I'm Rooting Against the Angels
It's nothing personal. Really. Halos fans are cool. And when I lived in SoCal, one of my favorite things to do was head on down to the Big A. But this has nothing to do with the Angels or their fans and everything to do with her.
I am over her. I am. We had our good times, and yeah, she broke my heart into a bazillion little pieces, but it's over now. I've been over it.
For a while now.
It's just that running into her during the playoffs — seeing how shiny and beautiful and happy she is with another man — well, just the idea of it happening like that so fast makes me want to puke. And while I'm sure there will be a time when seeing her prosper will not make me dizzy with envy, that time is not now.
Not yet.
Go A's!


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The deadline for Young Professionals Programme applications has been extend (again) to 19 September, midnight NY Time, due to downtime with the application server.
Since yesterday, the volumes in terms of users visiting the United Nations YPP application system, inspira, have shot up. In the last 24 hours there have been peaks of 600 to 1000 visits a minute, 24,000 visits from one country alone.
Technical teams are working to solve the issue and allow for larger surges in user counts.
Latest news
From the website - "We had some technical difficulties with the Inspira system these past two days, which you might have experienced. They have now been fixed. However, in light of these difficulties, we are extending the deadline for submission of applications to 19 September 2012. Further extension may be granted and if so will be posted in the Careers Portal. We would like to remind all applicants that late or incomplete applications will not be considered under any circumstances."
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3. Click the magnifier icon next to the "Name of Institution" box.
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From Facebook - "You do not need to upload your passport to apply to the YPP. IF you are convoked to the exam, you will have to bring your valid passport to the exam center so we have proof of your nationality."
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Where to Start
Many seniors are now opting for independent retirement living due to the freedom from responsibility for maintaining a home, and the social and active lifestyle that a retirement community offers. It is never too early to start exploring your options. In fact, it is best not to procrastinate until potential health problems threaten. Start your search while you can choose the community that feels right for you. Start exploring what is available in your area. Ask those you trust who may have personal experience to share. Next, choose communities that interest you and consider how each option matches with what is important to you?
Who owns and operates the community – is it a reputable and financially strong organization?
Does the location work well for both you and others who may visit often?
How well do the community's rates fit with your budget?
What type of activities and entertainment are offered?
Are you qualified for any financial assistance from a long term care policy, the Veterans Administration, etc.?
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If you have a pet that you plan to bring with you, do you know the communities pet policies and requirements?
Can you have overnight guests in your room or apartment, and/or does the community offer any special accommodations for guests?
If you are the adult child or family member of a senior whom you think needs to make a change, remember that the process is often an emotional one for everyone concerned. Remember that for seniors, increased difficulty with routine housekeeping, increased forgetfulness, heightened concern over safety, or depression from spending too much time alone can be signs that a change in living arrangements may be in order. It is best not to ignore or minimize changes in overall health and ability to function independently.
In order to best assist your loved one, you may need to explore any legal details that may be helpful or in some instances necessary. Depending on your loved ones circumstances, you may wish to explore Power of Attorney, Living Will/Advanced Directive, etc.
Begin by exploring your options. With today's increase in longevity in combination with changes in family lifestyles, more seniors are opting for a senior community lifestyle. With a steady increase in two income families and busier lifestyles for adult children of seniors, when parents stop driving or begin to need a little help to maintain their homes or take care of their own personal needs, a senior living community can be a very attractive choice.
When considering the many options available, Noland Health Services advises seniors and their families to carefully and realistically consider their needs. For many of us, it is sometimes difficult to accept that mom or dad needs a change. While it may be difficult to think about moving from a house that they have lived in for a long period of time, it is important to stay focused on how to positively impact a loved one's quality of life – more social contact, better nutrition, someone nearby in case of an emergency.
Our philosophy at Noland Health Services is to keep people active and independent for as long as possible in an environment that nurtures them socially, spiritually and physically. With a full continuum of options, we are able to help seniors and their families to start at the level most appropriate to their loved ones current needs and continue in the same community or organization should those needs change.
Often times, a loved one may not know which living options (see Senior Living Terms) may be best. In this instance, Noland Health communities have trained marketing staff that are available to assist you with weighing your options. Start by calling to confidentially discuss the circumstances. Many of the same steps listed above apply. Additionally, you should talk to the resident care staff and closely observe the care environment.


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Market share for these foreign manufacturers plummeted from 75% in 2004 to 13.8% in 2009. Last year all 5.25GW of government-tendered wind power contracts went to domestic Chinese manufacturers and, since 2005, not a single international wind turbine manufacturer has won a national tender. The Chinese have increasingly favoured their domestic turbine suppliers, both through government-awarded power contracts and a range of policies that disadvantage foreign firms. China may say that it supports free trade, but its deeds suggest that it prefers protectionism.
Foreign turbine firms have remained quiet and diplomatic, not willing to ruffle Chinese feathers. Hope lingers that China may still become a lucrative market for them if policies are loosened and major government tenders include foreign turbines. Some have resorted to slashing prices in hopes of competing. But patience is wearing thin. The world's turbine giants whisper that pulling out of China is a possible move. Low-cost manufacturing may keep the lights on at the foreign-owned factories in China, but the turbines they produce may be sold outside the eastern superpower. Not surprisingly, the US supply chain, a vast network of manufacturers and machine shops, is worrying that the import of low-cost Chinese-made turbines and sub-components will crush the promise of green-collar jobs to fill the gap left by dying US manufacturing, such as the car industry. But this column is not an attack on global competition.
There is nothing wrong with foreign imports when the market works both ways. Last autumn, news that a Sino-American consortium planned to build a wind project in Texas with 600MW of imported Chinese turbines led to calls from Congress to limit federal incentives for wind projects that use foreign turbines. Those calls were wrong-headed. They disregarded the many thousands of jobs created in the US by European turbine vendors with factories here in the US. Most European firms aim to fully domesticate their supply chain for the US market from US factories and some are well on their way to doing so.
International build
On the flip side, just as looking under the bonnet of a Ford car reveals a multitude of foreign components, so does picking apart a US wind turbine. But will the many Chinese firms banging on the door at this year's annual US conference (page 64) follow suit like the Europeans with factories in the US? Some of the companies say they plan to, but that has yet to be proven. And whether or not they eventually build assembly plants in the US, should China's turbines be welcomed to America when US and European turbine firms are shut out from China, the largest wind market in the world? No, they should not. Free trade is not an unquestionable ideology to be followed blindly regardless of the consequences.
That said, nor is tit-for-tat protectionism in Congress against foreign vendors a satisfactory response. Instead, as a traditional champion for free trade, Americans need to better make its case to their Chinese colleagues. And the Chinese could do with listening - then acting.
Jesse Broehl is US editor of Windpower Monthly


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Bisons Win Big in Scranton/WB, 7-2
The Bisons offense came alive on Monday night and everyone was involved.
All nine starting Herd batters got a hit and six different Bisons scored a run as Buffalo busted out a 7-2 victory over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees on Monday night from PNC Field.
BISONS NOTES: Prior to the game, the New York Mets recalled Bisons LHP Ken Takahashi…Mike Lamb now leads the Bisons with 46RBI on the season…Nick Evans also doubled, giving him 14 extra-base hits this month (7 doubles, 2 triples, 5 home runs).


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The Filibuster
Looks like MLB is going to televise the first part of the draft again. Will Bud ever learn?
Bridgeview, IL
When people want to explain how boring something is, they often resort to the idiom "Like watching paint dry." Well, compared to the MLB draft, watching paint dry is edge-of-your-seat, action packed drama. The sad thing is, that doesn't mean Bud won't keep on trying.
We all know the problem. Succeeding in baseball requires development and in all but the rarest of cases, it's pretty much impossible for a player to jump directly to the big leagues and make an immediate impact. There are a lot of adjustments that even the best ballplayers have to make before they're ready to succeed in the majors. Bud has been in the game a long time and he obviously knows this but something keeps him from accepting it.
I'm not sure what it is. Maybe it's an inferiority complex because of the craziness and drama inherent to the NFL and NBA drafts. Maybe it's an inability to accept that baseball is different. Maybe it's just that Bud is completely out of touch and has made a lot of bad decisions that should have long ago cost him his job. Whatever it is, it means that once again the MLB draft will be televised and once again no one but the absolute junkies will tune in. Don't tell him I said this but I bet you that not even Jeff will watch. Yeah, it's that boring.
Don't get me wrong here. The draft is important and when you look at the recent success of this year's National's ballclub, it's obvious how important a good draft strategy can be. But just because the future success of a team depends on the players a team chooses, that doesn't mean the process is all that exciting to watch. We know the basketball players from following them through the NCAAs. We know the football players from the bowl games and college football saturdays. Baseball players? These are guys coming out of random colleges, even more random Latin American development leagues and god knows where else. There's no story attached to them until they make it to the big leagues.
Let me put it another way. We all know about Len Bias and his cocaine overdose death. Bias never played a day in the NBA but is still spoken of with reverence. Meanwhile, until he made it to the major leagues, Josh Hamilton was just another talented athlete with substance abuse problems. If Hamilton hadn't have made the bigs, he'd simply be in rehab somewhere or out on the streets.
I know what Bud's doing here. He thinks that he can drive revenue growth by trying to create drama around the sorting process. But you have to be invested in a person's story in order for there to be drama. We don't know anything about these young baseball players so there's no drama in watching them get drafted. Or perhaps it's more accurate to say there's about as much drama as watching paint dry.
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Is There One Funny Joke in McSweeney's Joke Book?
The McSweeney's Joke Book of Book Jokes landed on our desk today, and damned it we couldn't use a laugh right now! But are there any to be had? The first bad sign is the book's design: the back of the book, with bar code, etc., is actually on the front. Ha-ha. Get it? And then, on the other side, there is a raw chicken (turkey?) leaning against a wall, smoking a cigarette through the hole left by its decapitated head. Uh... We'll excerpt a few jokes, and you may decide if they're funny, or just funny-heh.
Joke #1: "Holden Caulfield Gives the Commencement Speech to His High School," by Andrew Tan
"You're all a bunch of goddamn phonies."
This is a classic, usually unhumorous device, called "in which the title is longer than the actual joke, etc."
Joke #2: from "Bedtime Stories by [Radiohead's] Thom Yorke", by David Hart
When we eat, it's fun to have our manners eat with us! Wear your napkin on your lap and don't hit your sister, even if she throws peas at you. Reason your reasons, razors shave the planet clean. Blood fills the rivers, clogs the tubes. I want to die, eat your ice cream.
Joke #3: from "Winnie-the-Pooh is My Co-Worker," by John Moe
"I've been training Winnie for three days now and I'm ready to kill him. I showed him how the spreadsheets are updated on the network, and he just stared at me with this blank expression. I tried to demonstrate the copy machine, but he somehow got his head stuck in one of the slots... Honestly, is the best recruiting could do? Kirk thinks Winnie might be someone's cousin or something. Not a bad explanation, except that we don't have any other yellow bears working here."